With all the attention lavished on the upcoming merger with US Airways, it would be natural to expect that only American's highest-priority initiatives would be pursued with any degree of energy and determination.

American will also be increasing its flight frequencies between LAX and Brazil later this year, pending government approval.

Counting the new markets, American will serve 51 domestic and international destinations from LAX, with connections to international flights operated by oneworld partners British Airways, Iberia, Qantas, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and LAN. American also has a codeshare relationship with Alaska Airlines featuring connections at LAX to multiple destinations along the West Coast.